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Fabien Galthie: Irish ruck clear-out on Antoine Dupont was reprehensible – we are angry despite Six Nations win | Rugby Union News

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France head coach Fabien Galthie has labelled the Irish clear-out on Antoine Dupont which caused a suspected “serious knee injury” as “reprehensible”, calling for Tadhg Beirne and Andrew Porter to be cited.  France captain and talisman Dupont limped off in the first half of Saturday’s 42-27 Six Nations victory over Ireland in Dublin, with referee … Read more

Ireland 27 – 42 France

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Electric wing Louis Bielle-Biarrey scored twice as France clinched a massive result over Ireland in Dublin

Electric wing Louis Bielle-Biarrey scored twice as France clinched a massive result over Ireland in Dublin France brushed off the injury loss of talisman Antoine Dupont to put in a performance which fully displayed their power and quality in Dublin, devouring Ireland in the second half to win 42-27. Les Bleus – whose skipper limped … Read more

Six Nations 2025: Maro Itoje hits back at England attack critics and expects ‘step forward’ against Italy | Rugby Union News

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Tom curry interview

Maro Itoje has hit back at critics of England’s attack as they look for a strong finish to the Guinness Six Nations. Steve Borthwick’s side remain in title contention but they sit fourth in the try-scoring table behind France, Ireland and Scotland, having crossed only eight times in three games. To reinvigorate his backline, Borthwick … Read more

Premiership Rugby: London Irish administrator says ‘matter of time’ before next club goes bust | Rugby Union News

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EDDIE JORDAN

London Irish administrator Lee Manning has told Sky Sports it is only “a matter of time” until the next Premiership Rugby club goes bust, saying the game’s financial model needs to be “radically changed”. Last month, news broke that a consortium led by former F1 team owner Eddie Jordan had bought London Irish out of administration. … Read more

‘We want sanctions’ – Man City reported to European Union by furious LaLiga chief

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Man City are facing the possibility of more legal challenges in Europe as Tebas [left] becomes the latest to take on Khaldoon Al Mubarak [right] and City Football Group

Manchester City have been reported to the European Union by LaLiga president Javier Tebas over alleged financial irregularities. It comes as City await a verdict in relation to 130 charges brought against them for alleged breaches of the Premier League’s financial fair play (FFP) rules. 3 Man City are facing the possibility of more legal … Read more

Six Nations: A battle of Fin(n)s in England vs Scotland; Wales vow to play brave vs Ireland in Cardiff | Rugby Union News

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We hear from all four camps ahead of a bumper Six Nations round of Saturday fixtures between all nations involved on the summer’s British and Irish Lions tour to Australia: England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales… Lawrence: No pressure on Fin Smith to outshine Scotland’s Russell at Twickenham England centre Ollie Lawrence insists Fin Smith is … Read more

Six Nations: Fin Smith or Marcus Smith? England’s fly-half conundrum assessed ahead of Calcutta Cup | Rugby Union News

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Fin Smith produced a player-of-the-match performance on his first England start

In Fin Smith and Marcus Smith, England have two talented players with distinct qualities needed to drive evolution under Steve Borthwick. Fly-halves by trade, accommodating both in their preferred position is an impossible task with only one, coveted, No 10 jersey on offer. Said jersey is currently on Fin Smith’s back after he was named … Read more

England vs Scotland: Fin Smith stays at fly-half with Marcus Smith at full-back for Calcutta Cup clash | Rugby Union News

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Ollie Chessum is among a host of players from the four home nations auditioning for a spot on the British & Irish Lions' 2025 tour to Australia during the Six Nations

Steve Borthwick has stuck with Fin Smith at fly-half and Marcus Smith at full-back for England’s Six Nations clash against Scotland. England return to Twickenham on Saturday tasked with avoiding a record fifth consecutive Calcutta Cup defeat to Scotland. Northampton fly-half Fin Smith has once again been entrusted with the 10 shirt after inspiring England … Read more

Six Nations: Tom Curry, George Martin back in full training for England ahead of Scotland Test | Rugby Union News

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Tom Curry, George Martin

England duo Tom Curry and George Martin have returned to full training ahead of Saturday’s Six Nations third round clash against Scotland at Twickenham. Steve Borthwick’s charges head into the weekend’s massive Calcutta Cup clash off the back of an opening round defeat to Ireland in Dublin and victory over France at Twickenham last time … Read more

Wales made many mistakes before Warren Gatland’s ill-fated return, says Lawrence Dallagio | Rugby Union News

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Warren Gatland's Wales' record across two spells in charge (Sky Sports News)

Lawrence Dallaglio believes key decisions before Warren Gatland’s second stint with Wales laid the foundations for the demise that followed. Gatland left his role as Wales head coach by mutual agreement on Tuesday, 72 hours after a crushing 22-15 loss against Italy in Rome. The defeat extended Wales’ record losing run under Gatland to 14 … Read more